Vegan Kung Pao Tofu
An easy vegan recipe made of crisp tofu tossed in a savory, sticky, and tangy sauce with sesame seeds which makes a delicious takeout dish!
Servings:
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 block firm tofu pressed & cut into medium dice
- 1½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green bell pepper deseeded and quartered
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and quartered
- ½ cup carrots sliced
- ¼ cup snow peas ends trimmed
- 2 red chilies sliced in half
Instructions
- Combine rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, water, tamari, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, sesame seeds, and ground white pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, toss diced tofu with dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and remaining cornstarch. Toss well until the tofu is well coated.
- Place and arrange the diced tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the tofu from the oven and set it aside.
- In a heated skillet or wok over medium heat. Pour the oil and saute minced garlic and grated ginger for a minute.
- Add the remaining ingredients including the roasted tofu. Continue sauteing on high heat for 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over and mix well. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until thickened. Serve immediately.
Notes
To press the tofu and remove excess liquid, place the tofu on a baking sheet and top it with another sheet. Place some weights into the baking sheets like canned goods for 15 minutes to draw excess liquid. Discard any liquid.
Serving: 4bowlsCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 924mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3996IUVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 2mg
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